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Nighttime Aircraft Crash at Dortmund-Wickede Airport (D-IFLY)

Dortmund, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On November 21, 1985, a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III (registration D-IFLY) operated by Private Germany was involved in an aviation accident near Dortmund, Germany during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a school in Wickede while approaching Dortmund-Wickede Airport at night in poor visibility. All four occupants were killed; no ground injuries were reported.

Incident Overview and Location Details A twin-engine aircraft was on approach to Dortmund-Wickede Airport when it crashed into a school in the city of Wickede. The accident occurred at night, with poor visibility caused by rain. The school was located about one kilometer north of the airport. ## Casualties and Ground Impact All four people aboard the aircraft were killed in the crash. No injuries were reported on the ground. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date, or the cause of the accident. ## Investigation Status The circumstances of the crash are described as unknown in the source. No probable cause is stated.

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What happened in the 21 Nov 1985 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III accident near Dortmund, Germany?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a school in Wickede while approaching Dortmund-Wickede Airport at night in poor visibility. All four occupants were killed; no ground injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Nov 1985 Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Nov 1985 involved a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III, registration D-IFLY, operated by Private Germany, at Dortmund, Germany.

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